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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,084 and 15,463

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,084 and 15,463 is: 33,752.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,084 : 15,463 = 15,463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,084/15,463 = 15,463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,084x = 15,463 × 15,463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,084x = 239,104,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,104,369/7,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,752.73

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